This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Cavour’s Diplomatic Maneuvers.IntroductionSince the fall of Rome a
War Against Austria
In February, 1861, the first Italian parliament was held, and Victor Emmanuel formally received the title King of Italy.Continuing Final Italian
Cavour Prepares
This period prior to the war with Austria is Cavour's.Continuing Final Italian Unification,our selection from A Short History of Italy by Henry
King Makes Rome Capital of Italy
On September 19th the Italian troops, under General Raffaele Cadorna, arrived at the gates of Rome; on the 20th, after a short encounter at Porta Pia,